Monday, April 29, 2013

For those new readers, you can read this post for
the explanation on what a Bethanyism is. I post a new one every Monday
with the hope that they will inspire, make you think or spark some creativity, either in
myself or others.

Someday everything will make perfect sense. So, for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.

I am one of the biggest believers of the phrase "everything happens for a reason." I might not always understand the reasons for everything while they're happening, or even after they've happened, but I've found that eventually it will make sense. Life isn't always perfect, but sometimes, even the mistakes and tragedies are for a reason in the end. What do you think? Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?

Monday, April 22, 2013

For those new readers, you can read this post for
the explanation on what a Bethanyism is. I post a new one every Monday
with the hope that they will inspire, make you think or spark some creativity, either in
myself or others.

The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.

I am constantly amazed by the things that people can overcome. Every person has some sort of hurt or suffering that they have gone through in their life. That hurt is something that influences them, shapes them, changes them. Yet people have a way of rising above. They love, they endure and they create something of themselves. They might still hurt, but by rising above, by creating something of themselves, they are healing themselves as well. What do you think about the quote for the week?

Saturday, April 20, 2013

My Mom is going for a work conference but I'm tagging along for the opportunity to visit someplace I've never been beforeAND something that I'm so excited about... I'm meeting a bloggy BBF in real life!!!

Mel aka The Crafty Scientist has always been one of the sweetest people that I've ever "met" since I started blogging. We often e-mail each other and she even sent me the sweetest little care package in January to share with me some of her favorite things. I've never met any of my bloggy friends before, but I'm so excited!I'm also so excited to see our nations capitol! So much history, so much to do and see! I already have the White House and National Mall on my list of things to see, as well as Arlington National Cemetery. I will definitely be taking lots of pictures and posting a wrap up of my trip when I get back.

Monday, April 15, 2013

It's time for me to share another Bethanyism with the world... I guess that means it Monday!

For those new readers, you can read this post for
the explanation on what a Bethanyism is. I post a new one every Monday
with the hope that they will inspire, make you think or spark some creativity, either in
myself or others.

I don't know where I'm going from here but I promise it won't be boring. - David Bowie

Since last October, I've been traveling along what I've called my journey of the heart. I've been trying to open myself up to new experiences and opportunities that come my way, which has led me to some pretty awesome life moments. I don't always know where I'm going, since often times life is spontaneous, but it is definitely not boring.

Monday, April 8, 2013

I have a new Bethanyism to share with the world... I guess that means it must be Monday!

For those new readers, you can read this post for
the explanation on what a Bethanyism is. I post a new one every Monday
with the hope that they will inspire, make you think or spark some creativity, either in
myself or others.

If you sense there must be more. There is more. -Alan Cohen

I love this quote for so many reasons. People have a tendency to live inside their own neat little boxes. They have safe little lives where they are happy and content with themselves, the things they have and the journey they are safely traveling on.

I was one of those people.

Until my own neat little box was completely blown to pieces when my other half lost his battle with cancer.

When you don't know which way is down or up, you start to realize that life is not neat or safe or perfect. When you start to rebuild that life, especially when for the first time ever, all the decisions are entirely up to you, you have to start deciding what you want.

Do you want to go back to having a safe little life, or do you want more?

Monday, April 1, 2013

Happy Monday!!! It's time for me to share another Bethanyism with the world!

For those new readers, you can read this post for
the explanation on what a Bethanyism is. I post a new one every Monday
with the hope that they will inspire, make you think or spark some creativity, either in
myself or others.

Don't judge my path if you haven't walked my journey.

I believe that every person is in charge of their own journey in life. Whether that journey leads you down a traditional path, an offbeat path or a spiritual/religious path, the journey is completely up to you. Don't let anyone judge you because they seem to think that you are not "walking" on the "right" path. It is not their journey, it is not their life. It is yours!